1 Dead in Komenya Rabar Drunk-Driving Crash
A night of revelry turned tragic in Komenya Rabar, Alego Sub-County, Siaya, after a grisly road accident claimed one life and left another man injured. According to eyewitness accounts, a…
Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast Ahead of Cybersecurity Summit 2025
Industry leaders gather to discuss strengthening enterprise resilience through Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) Nairobi, October 2, 2025…. Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business today hosted an exclusive…
Siaya: County Secretary Ogutu Moves Decisively Following Violence on Striking Nurses, Calls for Transparency, Accountability and Renewed Dialogue
The County Government of Siaya has taken a bold and transparent stance following the unfortunate incident of violence involving striking nurses at its headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In…
Tension as Kenyan Activists Abducted in Kampala while with Bobi Wine
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Tension gripped regional activist circles on Wednesday, October 1, after two prominent Kenyan human rights defenders, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were allegedly abducted in Kampala by…
The Spark Accelerator Program unveils the Second Cohort to Drive Innovation and Scale in Africa
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced the selection of 10 startups as finalists for the second cohort of the Spark Accelerator Program, chosen from a competitive pool of more than 200…
Mass Layoffs Hit Rivatex as State-Owned Textile Giant Restructures Under New Lease Deal
The future of hundreds of workers at Rivatex East Africa SEZ Limited now hangs in the balance after the Eldoret-based textile giant announced mass layoffs as part of an aggressive…
Nabbed in the Act: Lands Officer Arrested while taking KES 210,000 Bribe
Kericho, Kenya — A senior official at Kericho County’s land administration has been caught in a web of corruption allegations that expose deep cracks in Kenya’s land governance system. On…
ZB Owino Cries Foul Over ODM Primaries, Sets Sights on 2027 Comeback
Long-serving ODM stalwart, ZB Frederick Owino has issued a strongly worded statement rejecting the outcome of the September 26 party primaries. While laced with disappointment and bitterness over what he…
One Night Only with Kenny G in Nairobi Delivers a Night to Remember
Nairobi was treated to an unforgettable night of world-class jazz as Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Kenny G made his long-awaited Kenyan debut at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Saturday,…
Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Gen Z Protests
Antananarivo — Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced the dissolution of his government following a wave of youth-led protests over chronic water shortages and crippling power cuts that have left…
Kisumu City Court Opens Doors, Promising Faster, Fairer Justice
Kisumu, Kenya — Kisumu on Monday marked a major milestone in its quest to expand access to justice after the official opening of the Kisumu City Law Courts, a move…
Kenya Police Finally Get Pay Rise and Promotions After Decades of Waiting
NAIROBI – After years of grumbling over low wages and stagnant ranks, the government has delivered a long-awaited pay rise and sweeping promotions for thousands of police officers across the…
SA Docked World Cup Points Over Ineligible Star — Benin Seize Group C Lead
CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s World Cup dream has been thrown into turmoil after FIFA docked Bafana Bafana three points for fielding an ineligible player, handing Group C rivals Benin…
Siaya Climate Advocates Push Governance Reforms as County Executive Opens Doors
Siaya, Kenya — A new chapter in Siaya County’s climate governance agenda may be unfolding after a high-powered delegation of the Acacia Community Development Group, representing the Siaya County Climate…
Siaya Sets the Stage for Global Investors as Orengo Welcomes KES 5 Million LAPFUND Boost
The air around the Siaya National Polytechnic is already charged with anticipation. In just a fortnight, its halls will be transformed into a bustling marketplace of ideas, contracts, and possibilities…
Drug Peddler Nabbed as Police Seize Heroin Haul
A dramatic swoop by detectives from the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) has ended the run of a suspected drug trafficker in Bakarani, Kisauni Sub-County, with a stash of heroin…
Camera-shy Colonel Owuor Hands Karapul Villa New Lifeline Ahead of Season Kick-Off
Karapul Villa Football Club, the only side from Siaya County competing in the FKF Division Two League, has been handed a fresh lifeline ahead of the 2025/2026 season after Air…
All Roads Lead to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium as Bingwafest Winner set to pocket KES 1M in Cash
Siaya, Kenya — All roads lead to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium today as the county hosts the grand final of BingwaFest, where the winning football team will pocket KES…
Historic First: KNH Surgeons Perform World’s Pioneering Facial Reconstruction Surgery
A nine-hour surgical marathon at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has propelled Kenya onto the global map of medical excellence. Surgeons at the country’s largest referral hospital have successfully carried out…
Kericho Horror: 19-year-old Hacks Aunt, Sister-in-law and Child to Death
Shock and grief engulfed Samutet village in Kericho County after a 19-year-old man hacked his aunt, sister-in-law and niece to death over unknown reasons. Confirming the incident, Kericho County Police…
Ultimate City Launches Creative Studio and Events Hub in Nairobi
Ultimate City, a new creative studio and events hub, has officially opened its doors at 209 State House Road, offering a space dedicated to film, podcasts, showcases, and youth-driven conversations.…
Support Ruto Now and Get a Short at Presidency in 2032, Farouk Kibet tells Luhya Community
President William Ruto’s long-time aide, Farouk Kibet, has ignited succession politics by declaring that Western Kenya stands the best chance of producing his boss’s successor once Ruto completes his final…
Drama, Chaos, and Victory: Boyd Were Clinches ODM Ticket in Explosive Kasipul Primaries
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) primaries in Kasipul constituency were nothing short of a political thriller—marked by chaos, disruption, and heated confrontations. Yet, at the end of the storm, one…
Chakwera Concedes Defeat to Predecessor and Successor Peter Mutharika in Malawi’s Historic Election
Voters queued before dawn at polling stations across Malawi on September 16, braving shortages of food and fuel to cast their ballots in a pivotal election that has now reshaped…
Jumped or Pushed?: Police Race to Unravel Mystery of 54-Year-Old Mama Fua Who Died in Kilimani
The narrow corridors of Kilimani’s Mpunga Road flats have become the stage of a chilling mystery. Detectives at Kilimani Police Station are grappling with the suspicious death of 54-year-old Zaituni…
KRA’s New Import Rules Set to Rattle Traders, Spike Costs
Kenyan importers are staring at a fresh wave of compliance headaches and potential cost escalations after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that, effective October 1, 2025, all consignments must…
MCA Now Raises Alarm Over Mental Health Struggles Facing Legislators
Korogocho Member of County Assembly (MCA) Absalom Odhiambo has sounded the alarm on the silent but pressing mental health struggles confronting county legislators, urging President William Ruto and other national…
PSC Vice Chairperson Stresses Role of Communication in Public Service Leadership
Public Service Commission (PSC) Vice Chairperson Mary Kimonye has underscored the central role of communication in strengthening leadership, governance, and trust within Kenya’s public service. Speaking during a media training…